Nebius Group Surges 5.31% on $1.26 Billion Volume Ranking 64th as Q2 Profits Reverse Losses and Revenue Soars 625%

On August 8, 2025, Nebius Group (NBIS) surged 5.31% with a trading volume of $1.26 billion, down 56.86% from the prior day. The stock ranked 64th in market activity. The rally followed a robust earnings report showing a $584.4 million net profit in Q2 2025, reversing a $97.5 million loss year-over-year. Revenue skyrocketed 625% to $105.1 million, driven by strong demand for AI infrastructure. CEO Arkady Volozh highlighted plans to secure over 1 GW of power by 2026 to meet expanding demand for compute, software, and services.

The company raised its annualized run-rate revenue (ARR) guidance to $900 million–$1.1 billion, reflecting closed contracts and anticipated 2025 sales. Core business operations achieved positive adjusted EBITDA, though group-level adjusted EBITDA remained negative at $21 million. Despite a widened net loss of $91.5 million year-over-year, Nebius emphasized strategic investments in scaling capacity. Cash reserves increased to $1.68 billion as of June 30, 2025, supporting its aggressive expansion plans.

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